Program Director II of Childcare - Phoenix - The Creighton Academy

Location 2702 E Flower St,Phoenix, AZ, 85016,United States Base Pay $45,760.00 - $50,336.00 / Year Job Category Valley of the Sun YMCA Employee Type Exempt Description This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA childcare program(s). RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM DIRECTOR II OF CHILDCARE: Oversees the management of preschool and/or school-age childcare programs, including developing and monitoring program operations, curriculum, alignment to high-quality standards and best practices. Ensures Childcare programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Manages staff members, including full-time employees, monitoring staff schedules, employee payroll, performance and coordinates human resource needs with the Managed Services Organization (MSO). Supports program and staff compliance to all safety standards, adhering to risk management and child abuse prevention policies. Monitors program deliverables to include the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; completing grant reports and required child assessments. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Ensures programs and staff adhere to AZ Department of Health Services Childcare Facility Licensing and Department of Economic Services regulations, standards, and processes. May serve as branch Transportation Coordinator, ensuring that all bus and bus driver policies and procedures are met. Fill in as bus driver when needed. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers. Attend required abuse risk management training. Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. *This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM DIRECTOR II OF CHILDCARE: Minimum age of 21. Valid driver’s license. Ability to pass a drug screening. One to two years related experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. Clear or acceptable Motor Vehicle Record that meets YMCA standards. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. FULL TIME BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program Free YMCA Family Membership Employee Program Rewards and Discounts Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued) 403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible) Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance OUR YMCA CULTURE: At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being , where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change , we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities. Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors. Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr